Delicious Fudge Frosting

 This is a delicious fudge frosting.  You can put it on any cake or brownies. I like it on a yellow cake.  It is fudgy and delicious.

Fudge Frosting

2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

2 cup sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

pinch salt

Combine all in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Boil gently for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Beat until lukewarm.  To make this go faster, you can fill the sink with 2-3 inches of ice water and put the pan into the sink to beat it.  Don't let the water get into the mixture.  Add 2 teaspoon vanilla.  Beat until thickened frosting is spreading consistency.

Stir while in the ice water in the sink.

Doesn't that look delicious?

Spread on any cake or pan of brownies.  Or eat it with a spoon!  It's yummy!

Caramel Frosting

I made chocolate cupcakes yesterday and found an amazing caramel frosting to put in the cupcakes and frost the tops. I also attempted to make caramel lace but ended up with pearl sugar instead that I sprinkled on top.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup salted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup milk

2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

Melt butter in small saucepan.

Add the brown sugar and stir until combined. Bring it to a boil and boil for 2 minutes stirring constantly.

Add the milk and stir. Bring it back to a boil and immediately turn off the heat and take the pan off the burner. Stir until bubbling completely stops and leave pan and caramel to cool.

Once it is cool, transfer it to a mixing bowl and slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Put it in a piping bag or container and decorate your cupcakes or just spread the frosting. Enjoy!

Original source: geniuskitchen.com